Kiran Kedlaya is a prominent mathematician of Indo-American descent. He was born in India and later moved to the United States. Kedlaya is known for his significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the area of number theory and arithmetic geometry. He has held various academic positions at esteemed institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Kedlaya has also received several prestigious awards and honors in recognition of his exceptional work in mathematics.